To mark World Environment Day 2025, the Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation (CEF) brought together pupils, teachers, road safety advocates, and local stakeholders in Mushin, Lagos, for a vibrant tree-planting initiative across six public primary schools.

The event underscored the global theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” highlighting the urgent need to restore ecosystems, reduce plastic waste, and promote green living in urban communities.

Organised in collaboration with the Cakasa Road Safety Club, the initiative empowered young learners to become environmental stewards by planting trees and flowering plants within their school compounds.

Participating schools included, New City Primary School, Palm Avenue Primary School, Oduduwa Primary School, Estate Primary School, Papa Ajao Primary School and Alaba Primary School.

Each school received six plants, symbolising the growth of environmental consciousness among Lagos’s future leaders.

The flagship event took place at New City Primary School, with school delegations in attendance and active involvement by local club coordinators.

In her keynote address, the Executive Director of Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation, Mrs. Helen Egbe, celebrated the commitment of the children and their teachers, saying, “By planting trees here in Mushin today, we are doing something powerful. One tree may look small now, but as it grows, it becomes a giant gift to your community and to the world.

“You are not just planting trees—you are planting hope. You are saying no to pollution and yes to a greener, cleaner Lagos.”

Egbe further called on the pupils to become “guardians of tomorrow,” cultivating not just the soil but a lifelong sense of responsibility for the environment.

Also present were the Zonal Coordinator of the Cakasa Road Safety Club, Mushin LGA, Mrs. Omolara Ogunshola; School Club Coordinators from each participating school; Head Teacher, New City Primary School, Mrs. Rachel Babatunde; Coordinator, Unit 70 Cakasa Special Marshal, RS 2.16 Ikeja Command, Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Nsikak Isonguyo, representing teachers from participating schools, Mr. Tobe Jacobs.

“Planting of flowers in schools organised by Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation and attended by Road Safety Club members was a meaningful way to celebrate World Environment Day. We are back to school now, doing exactly what was expected—nurturing these plants for a better future,” Egbe